Abstract

AbstractAntioxidant additives in polyethylene films have been shown to diffuse to the surface where they are subsequently lost, exposing the polymer to oxidation. Compatibility of antioxidants with polyethylene may be increased by use of silane coupling agents. In this study, three approaches to antioxidant modification are examined: (1) bonding antioxidant directly to silicon, (2) coupling the silane to an antioxidant hydroxyl function, and (3) dissolving antioxidants in silanes. All three approaches are shown to be effective in reducing antioxidant loss by diffusion.

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